My dad was recognized at halftime during the state championship game last night for 25 years of officiating in Nebraska. I got 15 more years left give or take
That's really neat that he's done that. It's tough out there, reffing sports, even at the high school level. Those kids move quick. Doing that for 25 years is a heck of a milestone.
Congrats to your dad, and appreciate you being an official. It's a thankless job, and you probably take way too much criticism. Most people have no idea what the officials are during a game, but they act like they do.